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Chicken noodle watermelon salad
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Thai-inspired Chicken Noodle Watermelon Salad

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 6 cups cubed watermelon divided
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped shallots
  • 1 Tbsp chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp grated or finely chopped fresh gingerroot
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 8 oz wide Thai rice noodles
  • 1 1/2 cups julienned carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced radish
  • 3/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup sliced mint
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/3 cup peanuts halved
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Build medium-hot fire in charcoal grill, or heat gas grill to medium. Place chicken on greased grill grate and cook for 7 minutes per side, or until thickest part of the meat reaches internal temperature of 165 F. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes; slice into 1 inch pieces.
  • In blender container, place 3 cups watermelon and blend until smooth. Press through fine-mesh strainer into bowl; discard pulp. Pour 1 1/2 cups watermelon juice into small saucepan. Add shallots, chili sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and gingerroot to saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by about one half, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • In large bowl, place noodles. Add cooked chicken pieces, carrots, radish, cilantro, mint, and remaining watermelon. Drizzle with watermelon sauce; toss to coat.
  • Divide among serving plates and top with green onions and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.